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Bar hire in Chalkhouse Green: margaritas and Mexican beer
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff in Chalkhouse Green and the surrounding area.
- Launch parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Chalkhouse Green?
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Mexican bar hire for your event in Chalkhouse Green
Soft drinks and alcohol-free choices are always part of the bar, for drivers, children and anyone not drinking. For wedding receptions and evening parties and client events and launches, we’ll put together a menu of soft drinks, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
In a rural spot like Chalkhouse Green, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
A Mexican drinks bar in Chalkhouse Green: local tips
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Events in Chalkhouse Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Chalkhouse Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Couples leaving a church such as Saint Barnabas Emmer Green could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. If you are looking at a historic venue around Chalkhouse Green, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early.
We serve at events all over RG4. Local streets include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Chalkhouse Green includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chalkhouse Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Perfect for your event in Chalkhouse Green
Our staff run the bar, and you can enjoy the event.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Winter celebrations
- Work celebrations
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Big birthday celebrations
Around Chalkhouse Green, historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles west) and Greys Court (3.5 miles north). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides plates and napkins
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Ask guests about allergies
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Think about how guests get home
- Have plenty of water available
We serve responsibly: under-18s are not served alcohol, and nor is anyone who has had too much.
A welcome margarita as guests arrive.
What Mexican bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Guest numbers
- Serving staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, just use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chalkhouse Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in Chalkhouse Green
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalkhouse Green? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Chalkhouse Green
Do you come out to small places like Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
How far is Chalkhouse Green from central London?
It’s about 38 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We will go through the licensing with you. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
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How the day works
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Evening drinks in Chalkhouse Green stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- We check availability.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning Mexican bar hire in Chalkhouse Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Comparing your options
Some bars offer little for non-drinkers. Aguas frescas give them something special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- A plan agreed before the day
- Menus chosen with you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas